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Posts from the ‘Impressions’ Category

Saguaro Blur

I haven’t shaken my camera yet this month so here’s a blurry shot of a Saguaro. I used Singh-Ray’s Vari-ND to get a slow shutterspeed. It’s a pricey filter but if you like smooth waterfalls or photos like this Saguaro, it’s invaluable.

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!

McCormick Railroad Park

We checked out McCormick Railroad Park for the first time this past Saturday night and found out what the big deal was! First…it’s a must for anyone with children or if you are a child at heart. For me, it was a chance to see their elaborate light displays. Thomas the Train (upper right) greeted us at the entrance and it just got better from there. Fun, fun 🙂

Holiday Lights

Holiday lights drive-bys last night. Love the Saguaros wrapped in lights!

Shaken and Stirred

We went to Luminaria at the Desert Botanical Garden a couple of nights ago. Gotta hear the bell ringers to officially get into the holiday spirit! I had a little fun with their tree by shaking and stirring my camera while taking the photos. You can probably guess which way I was moving my camera by the shape and direction of the streaks. Fun stuff 🙂

McDowell Sonoran Challenge 2011

Today I’m helping prepare the trails that make up the bike course for the next McDowell Sonoran Challenge. We’ll be trimming away branches and/or cactus that might whack a rider as they go by. Ouch!

Ponderosa Pines

Capturing Ponderosa Pines abstractly while hiking in Pumphouse Wash.

Soft Water

It was overcast for much of our time in Zion National Park but there was just enough light to make the muddy Virgin River and rocks glow with the reflection of fall colors.

Canon 180 Macro, ISO 100, f/32, 1 second.